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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.36, 1,071.12 and 671.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.36, 1,071.12 and 671.68 is: 927.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.36 : 1,071.12 = 671.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.36/1,071.12 = 671.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.36x = 1,071.12 × 671.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.36x = 719,449.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,449.88/775.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.89

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